Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Ubique
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
1. Ubique Marker
Artillery was vitally important to the defense of Upper Canada. Due to a shortage of heavy cannons available in the province, there were only five garrison guns mounted inside Fort George in May of 1813.
Moving large cannons weighing several tons was a challenge. The easiest way to move guns was by water. Movement by land was slow and labour intensive and could expose the men moving them to enemy fire. Bad weather and poor roads could also make the movement of large guns very difficult. After the destruction of Fort George by the Americans, the British were forced to leave behind their garrison artillery. Seven months later, the Americans also left behind a number of serviceable artillery pieces when the British forced them to abandon Fort George.
Shortly after the period of the War of 1812, the motto of the Royal Artillery became 'Ubique' (Latin for 'everywhere'). The reality of war often made this a challenging motto to live up to.
Erected by Parks Canada.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • War of 1812. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1813.
Location. 43° 15.069′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is on Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe and in Niagara Canada. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Six Pounder Field Gun (here, next to this marker); Guns Gins and Devil Carts (a few steps from this marker); Fort George Time Capsule 2067 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sir Isaac Brock's First Burial Site
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
2. Ubique Marker
Close up view of the text on the historical marker.
Other markers no longer nearby. Fort Niagara (was about 120 meters away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named A Strategic Site (was about 120 meters away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
3. Ubique Marker
View of the historical marker, on the interior grounds of the fort, with a display of cannon in the background.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019
4. Ubique Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019
5. Ubique Marker
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
6. Ubique Marker
A distant view of the historical marker in the interior of the fort.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 717 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 29, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 4, 5. submitted on September 24, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on March 29, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
